Rockefeller Foundation



The Rockefeller Foundation was established since 1913 with a mission of promoting the well-being of humanity. They operate with in the United States and also worldwide.


The foundation is governed by the Board of Trustees consisting 12 members, with the foundationn's president. They are responsible in overseeing the foundation's program and grantmaking strategy; budgets, expenditures, and appropriation policies; and investment strategies, allocations, and performance.

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Rockefeller Foundation


Two Years On, Foundations Stand By Issuing Bonds In Pandemic
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Bush Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Lilly Endowment

When the Ford Foundation took the unprecedented step in June 2020 of issuing $1 billion in debt to help stabilize other nonprofits, it delighted investors and inspired several other large foundations...more

Philanthropy Funds Market 2022 | Outlook, Growth By Top Companies, Regions, Types ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

The new report on Global Philanthropy Funds Market offers in-depth coverage of the industry and important market trends with historical...more

Future Returns: Why Acumen Backs Low-Income People in Developing Countries | Barron's
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

Jacqueline Novogratz founded Acumen in 2001, six years before the Rockefeller Foundation coined the term “impact investing” to describe...more

'Shocking' Lack Of Diversity Among Fundraisers
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Flint, MetLife Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, Rockefeller Foundation

The first black CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Mich., is working to rebuild trust in a city still reeling from lead-contamination water crisis, the AP reports. Isaiah Oliver was...more

APAC, Europe, America region to emerge as lucrative growth avenue for Philanthropy ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

The business intelligence report of Philanthropy Funds market size analyses factors spurring and hindering industry expansion between...more

Impact Finance Bulletin: Source raises US$130m to scale renewable clean water solutions
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

Social enterprise and certified B Corp APDS, whose digital education platform helps incarcerated people become job-ready and earn a living wage...more

Oil-funded Rockefeller Foundation centers fight for climate | Nation | stltoday.com
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

Philanthropy Rockefeller Climate ... Data shows philanthropic giving to climate change mitigation represented just 2% of total...more

Oil-funded Rockefeller Foundation centers fight for climate | Star Tribune
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

"And understanding how philanthropy can best marshal support for their boldest ... Data shows philanthropic giving to climate change...more

Oil-funded Rockefeller Foundation centers fight for climate – FOX13 News Memphis
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment

Philanthropy Rockefeller Climate FILE - Wind turbines sit on a hill early Sunday ... Data shows philanthropic giving to climate change...more

Philanthropy Funds Market Size, Development Data, Growth Analysis & Forecast 2022 to 2028
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

The current status of the Philanthropy Funds market is also well discussed in the report along with the forecast market analysis till 2030. The...more

Illustrative Grants from Rockefeller Foundation



International Institute of Tropical Agriculture-$100,000

National Academy of Social Sciences-$56,270

Ben Loeterman Productions-$28,500

University of California, Davis-$399,700

New America Foundation-$750,000

National University of Rwanda-$250,000

Enterprise Community Partners-$250,000

University of Cape Town-$700,500

Municipal Art Society of New York-$50,000

Makerere University-$300,000



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The 1st annual 2013 Social Entrepreneurship Conference was a collaboration between the Maricopa Small Business Development Center, SEED SPOT, Wells Fargo, the SBA, and the Maricopa Community Colleges.




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